Glenn Lindgren grew up in Minneapolis and first came to Miami in 1984, where he began his studies in Cuban and Latin cuisine. Lindgren has also been involved in the food, restaurant, and travel industries through the creation and management of four popular websites and his creation and marketing of the Three Guys From Miami

Three Guys From Miami

The Three Guys From Miami -- Raul Musibay, Glenn Lindgren, and Jorge Castillo are chefs and food writers. They provide Cuban cooking tips and advice for professional and amateur chefs all over the world...

, an entertainment partnership that promotes Cuban food and culture.

Lindgren and the Three Guys From Miami have made several appearances on the Food Network

Food Network

Food Network is a television specialty channel that airs both one-time and recurring programs about food and cooking. Scripps Networks Interactive owns 70 percent of the network, with Tribune Company controlling the remaining 30 percent....

, had a cooking show on Miami Public Television, have appeared on the Travel Channel

Travel Channel

The Travel Channel is a satellite and cable television channel that is headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland, US. It features documentaries and how-to shows related to travel and leisure around the United States and throughout the world. Programming has included shows in African animal safaris,...

, and are frequent guests on National Public Radio (All Things Considered). Lindgren is also the author of two popular books: "Three Guys From Miami Cook Cuban" ISBN 1-58685-433-X, and "Three Guys From Miami Celebrate Cuban" ISBN 1-4236-0063-0.